Lucy Liu is opening up about a deeply unsettling chapter in her life, recalling how a breast lump led doctors to wrongly diagnose her with cancer. That mistake ultimately resulted in multiple unnecessary surgeries.. The actress admitted she didn’t question the diagnosis at the time, trusting medical professionals even as the ordeal took a physical and emotional toll.. Liu is now using her experience to advocate for early detection and patient awareness, while also helping others avoid similar ordeals.. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA. Liu is reflecting on a harrowing medical experience from her past, revealing how a cancer misdiagnosis led her to undergo surgeries for a condition she didn’t actually have.. In an interview with PEOPLE, the “Charlie’s Angels” star recalled discovering a lump in her breast back in the 1990s. At the time, she admitted she didn’t immediately think much of it, but the lack of accessible medical information made the situation far more frightening.. When she finally visited the doctor for an expert opinion, she was told it was cancer. She put in for surgery to get the lump removed, but it was later discovered it wasn’t cancerous.. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA. Liu says the ordeal ultimately reshaped how she approaches her own health, pushing her to become a stronger advocate for herself in medical settings. Looking back, the actress admitted she initially ignored advice from friends who urged her to seek a second opinion.. “Even though my friend had said to get a second opinion, I sort of thought, ‘Well, what’s the point? The doctor knows what they’re talking about,’” Liu admits.. Today, the actress has taken that hard-earned lesson and turned it into purpose, using her platform to promote proactive health management and encourage others to advocate for themselves.. imageSPACE / MediaPunch / MEGA. Liu continues to use her profile to spotlight the importance of early detection, partnering with Pfizer as part of its “Every Breakthrough Matters” campaign.. Through the multi-channel initiative, the “Kill Bill” star has helped amplify conversations around cancer awareness.. “It’s not about the fixing, it’s about really understanding what screening is, and about information and advocacy,” Liu said. “Although there is so much available to us technologically, a lot of people don’t do it because they don’t want to know if something’s wrong, or they’re too busy.”. Lumeimages / MEGA. Liu also expressed gratitude for the ability to use her story to inspire others, saying she finds purpose in encouraging people to take their health seriously and advocate for themselves.. The veteran screen star noted that she doesn’t dwell on regret when reflecting on her experience, instead focusing on growth and the lessons learned along the way.. “I think there are too many punishing moments that you can have,” she said. “And I don’t think it should start from that place. I think it shoul
